Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay · Atlantic Coast, Ireland
Crassostrea gigas
West Cork's deep Atlantic bay delivers fierce brine and mineral intensity — Bantry Bay opens directly to the full force of the Atlantic, producing some of Ireland's sharpest, saltiest oysters.
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Texturefirm
Finishmineral
Pair with
Chablis Grand CruChampagne BrutDry Irish Stout
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The reference version.
West Cork's deep Atlantic bay delivers fierce brine and mineral intensity — Bantry Bay opens directly to the full force of the Atlantic, producing some of Ireland's sharpest, saltiest oysters.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
2
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
—
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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